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2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

121,340 mi
Last recorded121,340 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW728 YBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 121,340 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 116,938 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 116,924 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (drop link) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2024 111,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (drop link) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (drop link) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2023 105,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 102,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 94,119 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (along chassis) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2021 94,118 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (along chassis) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 89,045 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 84,958 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 80,945 miles

Nearside Rear age related cracks in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracks in tread

Fail 18 May 2018 80,942 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (outer sill) (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear age related cracks in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracks in tread

Pass 7 Jun 2017 76,299 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 73,672 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,594 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 63,351 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 59,232 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 57,076 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 57,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,075 miles

brake discs are badly rusted on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,419 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 46,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake Discs Corroded.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 43,064 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 38,262 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 32,417 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 26,866 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 26,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight corrosion to both front brake inner surfaces.

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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W728 YBD is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 77,312 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W728 YBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W728 YBD is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 17 August 2000.

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